# LIV Golf vs Side Game Golf

The clearest difference is update cadence: LIV Golf at weekly against Side Game Golf's every 6 weeks. LIV Golf also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Side Game Golf's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LIV Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Side Game Golf sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Side Game Golf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LIV Golf has 4.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LIV Golf ships an update weekly, Side Game Golf every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LIV Golf | Side Game Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liv-golf/id1667210155/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-game-golf/id6762037951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LIV Golf, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633734950) | [Camilo Aleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892613969) |

## What reviewers say

### LIV Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liv-golf/id1667210155)

Watch every shot live or on demand, follow your favorite players and teams, and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Experience the entire season with a global perspective and unique team dynamics.

**Highlights:** Live and on-demand video streaming, Follow favorite players and teams, Real-time leaderboards and standings, Exclusive behind-the-scenes content, Global tournament coverage, Team dynamics and faster formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pass | $8.99 | per month |
| 2025 Season Pass | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for watching LIV golf
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🔍 Comprehensive coverage of tournaments
- 🎥 High-quality video streaming
- 💰 Free access to watch golf

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 🔍 Lack of leaderboard and player stats
- 🛒 No in-app merchandise store

**Reported bugs**

- Streaming issues and buffering problems
- Difficulty connecting to Roku and other devices
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Live leaderboard and player stats
- Ability to follow specific groups or players
- Picture-in-picture mode for multitasking
- Rewind and fast-forward controls


### Side Game Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-game-golf/id6762037951)

This app manages golf group competitions, tracking scores, handicaps, and leaderboards in real-time for various formats. It supports multi-day trips, weekly clubs, and single rounds, offering detailed match summaries and course data.

**Highlights:** Hole-by-hole score entry, Automatic handicap calculation, Live leaderboards with push notifications, Multiple game formats (Stroke Play, Skins, Best Ball, Ryder Cup), Support for over 30,000 golf courses, Offline-tolerant scoring, Spectator TV mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $139.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $140.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $142.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $144.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $145.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $146.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $147.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $148.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $149.99 | one-time |
| Side Game Trip Unlock | $150.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LIV Golf free?

LIV Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Side Game Golf free?

Side Game Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LIV Golf or Side Game Golf?

Side Game Golf is rated higher. LIV Golf averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Side Game Golf averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LIV Golf or Side Game Golf have ads?

Neither LIV Golf nor Side Game Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LIV Golf or Side Game Golf?

LIV Golf ships an update weekly, and Side Game Golf every 6 weeks. Most recently, LIV Golf was updated on November 7, 2026 and Side Game Golf on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*